EQUIVALENT SELECTION OF IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS IN TRANSLATION: AN ENGLISH–UZBEK TRANSLATION ANALYSIS

This article examines the strategies and challenges involved in selecting appropriate equivalents for idiomatic expressions when translating between English and Uzbek. It explores the semantic, structural, and cultural differences that influence idiom translation and analyses specific examples from literary works, films, and journalism. The study applies established translation theories, including equivalence and functionalist approaches, to evaluate how idiomatic meaning is preserved, adapted, or transformed in the target language.